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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 365.04 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 365.04 and 209.52 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 365.04 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/365.04 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 365.04 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 76,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,483.18/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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